Afternoon-to-evening sea canoe tour in Phang Nga Bay: paddling into hidden caves and tidal lagoons (hongs) at Panak Island and a second island, a Thai buffet dinner at sunset, then after dark floating a handmade kratong and seeing bioluminescent plankton. James Bond Island is viewed from the escort boat (no landing). About 10-11 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off.
Your day
- 10:20-11:15Hotel pickup
- 11:30-12:00Arrive Ao Po pier, board escort boat, Thai-style light lunch, safety briefing
- 13:00-13:15Cruise past James Bond Island from the escort boat (no landing)
- 14:00-14:30Panak Island: explore 1-2 caves and hongs
- 15:30Return to escort boat, move to a second island
- 16:00Explore two more caves and hongs
- 16:45Self-paddle, swimming, make your own kratong while waiting for sunset
- 17:30Thai buffet dinner during sunset
- 18:30Return to canoe after dark to float kratong and see bioluminescent plankton
- 20:20-20:30Arrive Ao Po pier, transfer to hotel
- 21:00-21:30Arrive at hotel
Included
- Cruise escort boat (max 80 people)
- Round-trip hotel transfer
- Injury insurance
- Light lunch and Thai buffet dinner
- Canoeing with a professional paddler
- Life jacket
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Towel
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup 10:20-11:15 depending on location; round-trip transfer included; Return to hotel 21:00-21:30.
What to bring
- Towel (not provided); swimming is part of the itinerary
Good to know
- Book at least 2 days in advance; same-day or next-day bookings not available via standard online booking (contact for availability).
- Caves can only be entered by canoe at certain tide levels.
- Suits families, but the long day may tire very young children.
Booking and cancellation. Requests for the next day are accepted until 20:00. Free cancellation until 15:00 the day before for most tours. Similan, Surin, Coral Island, fishing, early bird and private boat tours need cancellation by 18:00 two days before. Full booking terms
